At Work with The Ready 10. RACI is The Wrong Answer To The Right Question
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May 13, 2024 Explore the limitations of the RACI matrix in decision-making, the evolution of roles within teams, and the complexity of decision-making. Delve into alternative solutions, organizational structures using ocean metaphors, and the importance of ongoing conversations and collaboration for effective project outcomes.
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Openly Discuss Decision-Making
- Discuss decision-making openly to clarify accountability and avoid politicking.
- Articulate the specific decision being made, as this clarifies complex situations.
RACI as a MacGuffin
- Creating a RACI matrix often becomes the focus, overshadowing the necessary conversations.
- The resulting artifact is either ignored or rigidly adhered to, hindering adaptation to change.
Procrastination Through Documentation
- Creating RACIs often stems from a desire to document everything before acting, hindering progress.
- Address immediate issues instead of exhaustively listing every possible future decision.